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Title Section16 2012-05-19 1 TODAY on Saturday May 19, 2012 www.todayonline.com NEWS HOTLINE *****268 A PUBLICATION OF MICA (P) 073/02/201216 words
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Article, Illustration866 2012-05-19 1 AGENCIES NEW YORK The world’s most keenly anticipated share sale kicked off yesterday, with Facebook shares opening at US$42.05 in very heavy trading, up 10.7 per cent from its US$38 initial public offering price, before giving up nearly all of those gains inAGENCIES; AP - 866 words
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Article, Illustration635 2012-05-19 1 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - Maximum disruption fine could be raised, inquiry told SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As the Land Transport Authority (LTA) yesterday signalled its intention to tighten the rail regulatory framework, commuters could expect greater reliability on the train network and better incident management, if a future disruption hits.PHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 635 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration331 2012-05-19 2 A list of the players besides Zuckerberg with a piece of the pie Accel Partners, US private equity firm, US$8.5 billion Zuckerberg caught the interest of Silicon Valley’s leading venture capitalist in 2005. Jim Breyer, 50, an Accel partner, now sits on Facebook’s board of directors.AGENCIES - 331 words
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404 2012-05-19 2 AGENCIES ment measures slowed. AGENCIES, WITH ADditional REPORTING FROM THOMAS CHO LONDON Asian markets fell heavily yesterday as a deepening Spanish banking crisis, uncertainty about Greece’s future in the euro zone and lacklustre United States data prompted a flight from risky assets. Singapore’s StraitsAGENCIES - 404 words
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609 2012-05-19 3 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Will it serve as a form of closure for the episode or will it reignite the scandal and unexplained actions of the former Member of Parliament for Hougang that forced the by-election in the SingleMember Constituency in the609 words
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Article, Illustration372 2012-05-19 3 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The current composition of Parliament is “too lopsided”, said Workers’ Party (WP) candidate Png Eng Huat, adding yesterday that democracy is also about political and social equality. Mr Png, 50, made this point in response to comments made372 words
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Article, Illustration356 2012-05-19 3 LIN YANQIN - LIN YANQIN yanqinl@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As campaigning for the Hougang by-election entered its third day, People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate Desmond Choo said yesterday he can be the voice of younger voters in the ward, emphasising his ability to connect to younger residents. Mr Choo, whoPHOTOS BY DON WONG - 356 words
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483 2012-05-19 4 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The suspension of United States sanctions barring investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the South-east Asian nation opens the door to US firms queuing to scout for business in one of the last frontier markets. US firmsAGENCIES - 483 words
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Article, Illustration151 2012-05-19 4 REUTERS Myanmar’s central bank wants to weaken its newly floated currency and prevent further rises that could derail reforms to its economy, according to Mr Nay Aye, a deputy central bank governor. The International Monetary Fund cautioned in a report this month that theREUTERS - 151 words
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347 2012-05-19 4 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is stepping up efforts to build stronger community ties, by recreating the old kampong spirit in housing estates. In his latest blog entry yesterday, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan noted the recentCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 347 words
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201 2012-05-19 4 SINGAPORE The National Solidarity Party (NSP) has clarified that its founder Tan Chee Kien did not help Workers’ Party member Poh Lee Guan collect the nomination form from the Elections Department, contrary to some media reports that said Mr Tan did,201 words
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Advertisement31 2012-05-19 3 DAY 3 PRESS CONFERENCES Get a QR code reader app from your smartphone’s app store and scan the code, or visit http://tdy.sg/pressconmay18 on your browser for videos of the two candidates.31 words
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Advertisement292 2012-05-19 5 Over 90% sold! Singapore s No. 2 Best-selling Project in Jan 2012 The only SOHO project with shopping mall in Bukit Timah area Just 5 mins walk to the upcoming Hillview MRT static New release of high floor units with expansive views he Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Prices from $880,000292 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration931 2012-05-19 6 DAVID BROOKS - The pioneers of democracy built in checks against human selfishness and myopia, for good reason DAVID BROOKS David Brooks is a New York Times columnist. THE NEW YORK TIMES The people who pioneered democracy in Europe and the United States had a lowTHE NEW YORK TIMES; BLOOMBERG - 931 words
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775 2012-05-19 8 BLOOMBERG EDITORIAL BLOOMBERG The worsening crisis in Europe and the slow recovery in the United States are distracting attention from a longer-term problem. Across the developed world, well-paid jobs in the middle of the labour market are in decline. The issueBLOOMBERG - 775 words
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Article, Illustration1176 2012-05-19 9 MARK C TAYLOR - The obsession with varsity rankings has become counterproductive MARK C TAYLOR Mark C Taylor is chairman of the department of religion at Columbia University, Professor of philosophy of religion at Union Theological Seminary and Professor Emeritus at Williams College. His recent books include Crisis onBLOOMBERG - 1,176 words
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VOICES
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Article388 2012-05-19 10 Vadivu Govind - I SAY Vadivu Govind The writer works in the area of organisational change. Like Mr Siva Sankar Sinnasamy, who wrote “Hang up on ‘hello’ while driving” (May 17), I have observed drivers using the mobile telephone while driving. One car almost rammed into388 words
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Article345 2012-05-19 10 David Chen - Letter from David Chen I REFER to Mr Paul Rae’s commentary “Reverse parking” (May 12). Any driving instructor would say that reverse parking is inherently a safer practice, even enforced in some car parks in the United Kingdom. One stops to look around before reversing.345 words
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Article, Illustration94 2012-05-19 10 Alice Wi - Letter from Alice Wi I REFER to the report “All foreigners should not be blamed: PM and DPM” (May 18). Let us be rational. It is not about skin colour or citizenship but the mindset of the driver controlling such high-performance machines. I hope that94 words
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118 2012-05-19 10 Claire Chung - Letter from Claire Chung I REFER to the report “No airbags in most taxis?” (May 18). It is sad that taxi companies compromise the safety of their drivers just to save a few extra dollars. Drivers, by paying the taxi rentals, form the118 words
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146 2012-05-19 11 Jeffrey Low - Letter from Jeffrey Low Manager (Membership, Marketing Communication), National Service Resort Country Club WE REFER to your report “Country club’s fee increase ‘steep and sudden’” (May 18). Since March last year, the National Service Resort and Country Club management has openly shared146 words
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402 2012-05-19 11 Sarah Sum-Campbell - Letter from Sarah Sum-Campbell I REFER to Mr Mohamad Faizal’s letter “Abolishing PSLE will do more harm than good” (May 19). It is precisely because parents and teachers should “give our children the space to grow, to discover their strengths and give402 words
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Article68 2012-05-19 11 It was reported in “Country club’s fee increase ‘steep and sudden’” (May 18) that the National Service Resort and Country Club will raise its monthly subscription and golfing-related fees, the first time in seven years. This is incorrect. This should only refer to its subscription fees. Its members will68 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article132 2012-05-19 12 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Many taxi drivers and donors have come forward to provide financial help to the family of taxi driver Cheng Teck Hock who died in the accident involving a Ferrari on May 12, said the National Taxi Association (NTA) yesterday. They include Mr TohCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 132 words
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261 2012-05-19 12 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Suppliers are now taking proactive steps to ensure consumer goods sold in the market are safe, while public awareness of consumer product safety has been raised. SPRING Singapore highlighted these improvements yesterday, based on the assessment of a joint working group formedCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 261 words
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Article, Illustration102 2012-05-19 12 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY The Changi Airport Group (CAG) is beefing up its emergency preparedness with seven new vehicles, costing over S$7 million, for its Airport Emergency Service (AES) unit. Five are firefighting vehicles, called Global Strikers (picture), which enable firemen to perform pump operations while on the move. ThePHOTO COURTESY CHANGI AIRPORT GROUP - 102 words
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181 2012-05-19 12 CLAIRE HUANG - CLAIRE HUANG An assistant manager was sentenced to nine months’ jail yesterday for staging a break-in at his workplace and accusing his accomplice of being the mastermind. Tan Tien Poh, 31, was working for Asli Village Food Court in Downtown East. Between181 words
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116 2012-05-19 12 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN The open court hearing on a Hougang resident’s application regarding the Prime Minister’s powers in calling a by-election has been fixed on June 28 and 29. It will be heard by Justice Philip Pillai. MdmVellama Marie Muthu, 42, a116 words
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WORLD
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562 2012-05-19 14 ‘Princelings’ get ahead through blood ties even as Beijing denounces former Politburo member Bo Xilai THE NEW YORK TIMES SHANGHAI Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation recently announced a bold move to crack China’s tightly protected film industry: A US$330-million (S$420-million) deal to createTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 562 words
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115 2012-05-19 14 REUTERS Three retired Chinese Communist Party officials issued a call yesterday for leaders to disclose their family wealth before a looming succession, warning that a scandal overthe fallen politician Bo Xilai has exposed dangerous abuses of power. Ms Ma Xiaoli, daughterREUTERS - 115 words
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Article, Illustration240 2012-05-19 14 CHANNEL NEWSASIA BEIJING China-born actress Gong Li’s (picture) husband, Singaporean businessman Ooi Hoe Seong, has confirmed that they have been divorced for three years. “This is true Gong Li and I are indeed divorced,” he told the Chinese media on Wednesday, but stressedCHANNEL NEWSASIA; GETTY IMAGES - 240 words
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117 2012-05-19 14 AP Philippine President Benigno Aquino yesterday intervened to stop a convoy of fishing boats that was heading to a South China Sea shoal as the Philippines and China discussed easing a two-month stand-off there. Spokeswoman Abigail Valte said Mr Aquino telephoned a formerAP - 117 words
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Article, Illustration574 2012-05-19 15 Wives, children leave for latter’s education, men left behind to finance venture Reuters SEOUL Unlike his colleagues at a Korean city office, Mr Choi Chang Young dreads the end of each workday when he is forced to return to his empty, echoing house. “IReuters; ART BY YEN YOK - 574 words
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234 2012-05-19 15 BLOOMBERG TOKYO Japan and Australia have signed an agreement enabling them to share information affecting national security as both countries seek to counter China’s influence. The accord was signed in Tokyo on Thursday by Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr and his JapaneseBLOOMBERG - 234 words
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209 2012-05-19 15 AP Malaysia’s Election Commission hopes to secure voting rights for one million Malaysians living overseas and invite international observers for the general election expected this year. The commission’s deputy chairman, Mr Wan Ahmad Wan Omar, told the foreign media on ThursdayAP - 209 words
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320 2012-05-19 15 REUTERS UNITED NATIONS A United Nations panel of experts that monitors compliance with sanctions on North Korea is investigating reports of possible weapons-related deals between Pyongyang and Syria and Myanmar, the panel said in a confidential report seen by Reuters on Thursday. “TheREUTERS - 320 words
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305 2012-05-19 16 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH WASHINGTON United States presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has been forced to denounce plans by a conservative campaign group to mount a racially-charged attack on President Barack Obama to help the Republicans win the presidential election. Amid furyTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 305 words
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Article, Illustration232 2012-05-19 16 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ISLAMABAD The Pentagon has unveiled a top-secret model (picture) of Osama bin Laden’s hideout in Pakistan, which was used by intelligence officials to plan the raid that killed the Al Qaeda leader. So secret was the project that even the model-makersTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AP - 232 words
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Article, Illustration164 2012-05-19 16 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks (picture) is considering challenging the decision to press charges against her on the grounds that the prosecution who took the decision was once the victim of a tabloid sting. Ms AlisonTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AP - 164 words
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130 2012-05-19 16 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Men are put off from a healthy diet because they feel meat is masculine and vegetables are for wimps, new research suggests. Psychologists from the University of Pennsylvania conducted experiments looking at the metaphors and words men useTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 130 words
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114 2012-05-19 16 REUTERS The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa has removed an animated video showing youth masturbation from a sex exhibit following a public outcry, a museum spokesman said. The federal museum also raised the minimum age for unaccompanied children to tour the exhibitREUTERS - 114 words
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113 2012-05-19 16 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH A hen-pecked Russian trying to run away from his girlfriend jumped into a rubbish chute of an apartment block and had to be extricated by emergency rescue workers after he got stuck. According to the emergency ministry of the TyumenTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 113 words
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118 2012-05-19 16 AGENCIES Experts from Newcastle University have teamed up with a professional game studio to create a motion-sensor game that helps stroke patients regain hand or arm movement. In CircusChallenge, patients use wireless controllers to become virtual lion-tamers or jugglers. The PC-based game becomes moreAGENCIES - 118 words
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Advertisement139 2012-05-19 14 o Book now and enjoy these benefits 25% OFF for certain weekend public holidays stays A sumptuous buffet breakfast for two at Feast@East Buffet Restaurant. Unlimited internet access. 20% discount at the Hotel’s restaurant, cafe and bars. FREE Go Singapore EZ-link cards preloaded with a river cruise experience and an139 words
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SCIENCE
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400 2012-05-19 18 BLOOMBERG LONDON Raising good cholesterol may not cut heart attack risk, says a study. A report, in The Lancet, found that people with a genetic condition that causes high HDL have the same heart-attack risk as the general population. The results comeBLOOMBERG - 400 words
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204 2012-05-19 18 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Dogs could have been the deciding factor which enabled modern humans to out-compete with Neanderthals and colonise Europe, researchers claim. Man’s relationship with his best friend has lasted 32,000 years, with cave-dwelling hunt-er-gatherers using dogs to carry supplies so thatTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 204 words
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Article, Illustration662 2012-05-19 18 Unmanned rocket to send groceries to International Space Station AGENCIES CAPE CANAVERAL (Florida) For the first time, a private company will launch a rocket to the International Space Station (ISS), sending it on a grocery run this weekend that could shape the future forAGENCIES; AP - 662 words
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BUSINESS
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Article, Illustration54 2012-05-19 19 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,779.10 (-1.54%) Thursday 2,822.61 q 0.30% Wednesday 2,831.15 q 1.58% Tuesday 2,876.70 p 0.44% Monday 2,864.12 q 0.67% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE GoldenAgr 84,550 $0.635 q 4.51% JEL Corp^ 57,189 $0.052 q 11.86% MDR 50,340 $0.011 UNCH ChinaFash 48,049 $0.058 p 5.45% NexGenSCom^54 words
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Article31 2012-05-19 19 HANG SENG 18,951.85 (-1.30%) È È È NIKKEI 8,611.31 (-1-44%) È Ç È SHANGHAI È 2,344.52 MALAYSIA AUSTRALIA 4,046.50 H SEOUL MUMBAI 16,152.46 (+0.51%) MALAYSIA 1,532.75 (-0.76%) SEOUL 1,782.46 (-3.40%)31 words
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Article120 2012-05-19 19 STOCK CALL Hold S$1.53 Deutsche Bank keeps call but cuts target price to S$1.65 from S$1.77. Although Genting posted “decent sequential gaming volume growth in the first quarter”, house sees “limited upside potential in the near term” given that fresh gaming ventures and junket benefits are likely to120 words
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147 2012-05-19 19 THE NEW YORK TIMES Hewlett-Packard’s chief executive, Ms Meg Whitman, plans to cut 30,000 or more jobs next week, according to officials familiar with the plan. Her goal, they said on Thursday, is to spend the money she saves on increasing the efficiency of theTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 147 words
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Article180 2012-05-19 19 REUTERS China’s annual economic growth could slow to 7.5 per cent in the second quarter, largely due to property sector curbs and headwinds from external demand, the State Information Centre, a government think-tank, said in a report published yesterday. If the GDP forecastREUTERS - 180 words
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379 2012-05-19 19 LINETTE LIM - LINETTE LIM linettelim@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore companies with manufacturing bases in China have seen their operational costs creep up in recent months amid higher minimum wages, inflation and a shortage of young migrant workers, the essential pool of labour for the “world’s factory”. Despite these379 words
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Article, Illustration255 2012-05-19 19 DOW JONES SINGAPORE Budget carrier Tiger Airways took another nosedive in its fiscal fourth quarter, chalking up a net loss of S$16.4 million compared with a net profit of S$1.4 million a year earlier as a result of high fuel costs and a costlyDOW JONES; BLOOMBERG - 255 words
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161 2012-05-19 19 BLOOMBERG SHANGHAI China’s home prices fell in a record 46 of 70 cities tracked by the government last month from a year earlier, as officials pledged to keep restrictions on property purchases that have sapped buyer demand. The eastern city of WenzhouBLOOMBERG - 161 words
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MARKETBUZZ
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Article, Illustration145 2012-05-19 20 OWELL Germanium Beauty Soap deeply cleanses the skin and helps restore the skin’s moisture. It also aids in balancing sebum secretion, skin moisture, PH and oxygen levels. Rich in germanium content, the soap offers improved blood circulation, increased cell metabolism and reduction in wrinkles and dark spots. It145 words
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Article, Illustration140 2012-05-19 20 Visiting India is now easier with the two new India Application Centres. The High Commission of India, Singapore, has extended its services for the collection of visa applications and passport delivery in the city and has appointed VFS Global (the global outsourcing and technology services specialist140 words
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Article, Illustration82 2012-05-19 20 For a healthy yet delicious brew, check out Alicafe Light 2 in 1 White Coffee. The aromatic coffee is light-bodied with a punchy and crisp flavour. It has 40 per cent less total fat content as compared to other 2-in-1 instant coffee mix products. In addition, it is82 words
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Article, Illustration65 2012-05-19 20 Marigold Peel Fresh Apple Aloe Vera now comes in a new 2-litre bottle, so you can enjoy more of your favourite juice. Rich in vitamin C, this upsized bottle of juice offers the refreshing taste of apple and the crunchy goodness of aloe vera bits.65 words
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Article, Illustration266 2012-05-19 20 Check out these exciting new PC offerings from Lenovo that come equipped with the latest quad-core 3rd Generation Intel Core processors and Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 (EE 3) for Windows 7. IdeaCentre A720 (S$2,699, available from June) Take home computing to the next level with the IdeaCentre266 words
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Article, Illustration165 2012-05-19 20 Love cheese? Be sure to take advantage of The Manhattan Fish Market’s latest All Things Cheeesy menu offerings. The highlight is the Feeesh ‘n Cheeese (S$13.90), which is the alltime favourite Manhattan Fish ‘n Chips served with a dollop of cheese on fries. For sharing, try the165 words
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PERSONAL FINANCE
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Article, Illustration981 2012-05-19 21 LIM SAY BOON - Here we go again another round of risk aversion We enter this period of uncertainty with an underweight position in equities over a three-month view. But we recognise there is value in equities... COMMENTARY LIM SAY BOON MrLim Say Boon is chief investment officer at DBS Private Banking. The ongoingBLOOMBERG - 981 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration515 2012-05-19 22 LOW LIN FHOONG - All-England quarter-finalist’s track record earns Olympic nomination ahead of SEA Games heroine Fu LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Shuttler Fu Mingtian may be the reigning SEA Games gold medallist, but 2011 All-England quarter-finalist Gujuan has received the nod to represent Singapore at the London Olympics. SpeakingPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN / TODAY FILE PHOTO - 515 words
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500 2012-05-19 22 SHAMIR OSMAN - SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A poor FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign saw his Singapore side finish rock bottom of Group A with six losses in six matches, culminating in a 7-1 mauling by Iraq. That was the last in a series of poor500 words
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251 2012-05-19 22 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG There was good news yesterday for the Republic’s women’s table tennis team ofWangYuegu, FengTianwei and Li Jiawei afterthetrio reclaimed their world No 2 spot from rivals Japan in the latest team rankings issued by the International Table251 words
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Article, Illustration405 2012-05-19 23 DAN GUEN CHIN - DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Their side may be drawn from different ranks within the company, from clerical staff right up to senior management. But for at least one evening, all that was put aside by the bowling team (picture) from the SingaporePHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 405 words
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Article, Illustration521 2012-05-19 23 TANYO-HINN - Sports Institute chief hopes scholarships will grow the number of full-time athletes TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The aim has always been for Singapore to consistently produce medalpotential athletes for major meets such as the Asian and Olympic Games. In recent years, such initiatives as the S$6.5 million OlympicTODAY FILE PHOTO - 521 words
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Article, Illustration923 2012-05-19 24 Only a Champions League trophy will allow current Bayern side to justify their golden generation tag AGENCIES UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Bayern Munich vs Chelsea MUNICH When Philipp Lahm leads Bayern Munich out on their own Allianz Arena turf tonight (2.45am tomorrow, Singapore time) to playAGENCIES; PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, AP, REUTERS - 923 words
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269 2012-05-19 24 REUTERS KIEV A psychic pig is set to take over where Paul the Octopus left off at the 2010 World Cup by predicting the results of matches at football’s European championships (Euro2012) in Ukraine and Poland. Kiev’s city government said yesterdayREUTERS - 269 words
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Article, Illustration368 2012-05-19 26 Miami thrashed in second straight loss AP INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana Pacers showed more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttling the Heat 94-75 on Thursday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals. Roy Hibbert had 19AP - 368 words
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Article211 2012-05-19 26 REUTERS ATHENS An attack on the Panathinaikos team bus which injured two of their players has forced the postponement of game one of the Greek basketball play-off finals with Olympiakos Pireaus and thrown the best-of-five series into chaos. Scheduled for Thursday evening, the match was calledREUTERS - 211 words
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STYLE
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Article, Illustration491 2012-05-19 2 ZHANG WEIFANG - Blueprint is back for its third edition at the Audi Fashion Festival bring plenty of cash ZHANG WEIFANG zhangweifang@mediacorp.com.sg THE third edition of Blueprint, presented by Lee Hwa Jewellery, at the Audi Fashion Festival is packed with more than 200 international and local brands,491 words
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Article, Illustration352 2012-05-19 4 ZHANG WEIFANG - Latest digs around town ZHANG WEIFANG H&M For Water an international organisation that provides clean water and sanitation to some of the world’s poorest districts. Crafted with organic cotton and other sustainable materials, this sun-drenched offering captures the ease of the Hawaiian lifestyle, from palm-printed shirts and shorts,352 words
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Article, Illustration539 2012-05-19 6 ZHANG WEIFANG - Slap, slather and spritz on the latest beauty and grooming must-haves ZHANG WEIFANG FANCL Limited Edition Clear Spot J-Mask Summer has shifted into high gear and FANCL is here to help. Specially formulated to lighten spots and freckles on cheeks (the parts of our faces most prone to539 words
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Article, Illustration76 2012-05-19 6 MORE than 500 media heads, guests and luminaries like MediaCorp Radio 987FM’s Rosalyn Lee, MTVVJs Rich and Holly, Keagan Kang and Brendon Fernandez attended the reopening party of Loof, which underwent a two-month revamp. A sweet selection of canapes and South-east Asian-inspired cocktails such as Bandung Bloom and76 words
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Article, Illustration341 2012-05-19 7 ZHANG WEIFANG - 5 questions with Ben Yeo ZHANG WEIFANG IN THE entertainment biz between hosting and acting lies BenYeo, a model-turned-TV-star who was scouted on just his good looks by the Channel U reality show SNAP in the early millennium. He’s since proven to be much more than just a pretty face,341 words
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Article, Illustration95 2012-05-19 7 AFTER the Mugler Autumn/Winter 2012 show atTent@Orchard opened the Audi Fashion Festival, a stylish bevy of VIPs, industry influencers, media cats and fashionistas trooped down to Red Dot Museum for the Belvedere Vodka Official Audi Fashion Festival 2012 After Party With Mugler. DJ collective The Misshapes and95 words
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Article, Illustration993 2012-05-19 8 SERENE LIM - The Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea opened with a bang last week but it isn’t quite the same as the World Expo in Shanghai two years ago. Confused? Let us explain SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com. sg IT WAS a momentous occasion for the port city ofYeosu last Friday as South993 words
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Article, Illustration691 2012-05-19 9 SERENE LIM - SERENE LIM DON’T get Simon Reeve wrong.The Englishman has got nothing against a relaxing holiday at a beach resort it’s just “a bit boring” for him.You can’t really blame him.The 39-year-old author and BBC presenter of travel documentaries Tropic Of Cancer, Equator, and Tropic Of691 words
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Article, Illustration62 2012-05-19 10 Catch freestyle dancers and break-dance performers battle it out at Ribena Shuffling Stars as they vie for cash and prizes worth over S$5,000. The event is hosted by MediaCorp Radio 987FM DJs Rosalyn Lee and Divian Nair. Today, 5pm to 7pm, Bugis Square Level 1, Bugis Junction.62 words
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67 2012-05-19 10 Communication seems simple, yet it can be the most difficult factor between marriedcouples attimes. In this talk conducted in Mandarin, the speaker assists couples in exploring and understanding the unspoken feelings and thoughts hidden beneath our daily communication. Today, 2pm to 3.30pm (registration67 words
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Article51 2012-05-19 10 Registration has since closed but why not bring your whole family down for some Sunday fun at the Cold Storage Kids Run 2012? Cheer along those little tots as they run pass key landmarks like the Esplanade and Victoria Theatre. Tomorrow, 7am to noon, The51 words
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112 2012-05-19 10 Healthy Eating For Healthy Mummy Baby Understanding The Importance Of Nutrition During Pregnancy And Beyond A healthy diet and lifestyle are integral during pregnancy, and eating right during these nine months will keep you healthy and help your baby to develop well. From nutrition advice to tips on enhancing your112 words
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Article, Illustration44 2012-05-19 10 Sub Market! is a quarterly flea market held in The Substation Gallery, with stalls selling everything from vintage clothes, art pieces, fashion and design wares, books, music paraphernalia and crafts. Tomorrow, noon to 8pm, 45 Armenian Street, The Substation Gallery. Free admission.44 words
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73 2012-05-19 10 Cyber Bandit Alert! How To Go Safe And Stay Smart Online UPCOMING: UPCOMING Equip yourself with security tips and stay safe whenever you log onto the Internet. This event promotes awareness and the adoption of essential cyber security practices in Singapore with theme of strengthening your personal security. Learn more73 words
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